Nepotism: Policies and Procedures for Hiring Relatives and Friends in the Workplace

Gain a better understanding of how nepotism affects the workplace and what policies you should have in place.

This topic is intended to provide you with information on nepotism in the workplace. This material examines state-of-the-art solutions and best practices for addressing situations involving potential conflicts of interest where relatives are working together as co-employees or where outside vendor relationships exist with relatives of your employees.

The topic will also examine whether a family member can supervise another family member, and it will provide tips and tricks to avoid potential litigation through the use of written policies and procedures.

Nepotism and Its Effects in the Workplace

• Definition of Nepotism and What It Can Do to Your Company
  
• Determining Nepotism Before Hire
  
• Managing and Responding to Complaints of Nepotism
  
• Educating Employees on Acceptable and Prohibited Practices

Avoiding Conflicts of Interests

Review of Sample Policies

• CLE
• CPE
• SHRM
• NASBA

• HR Certification Institute

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Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit.

Jennifer G. Hall, BakerDonelson

• Shareholder with BakerDonelson and practices in the labor and employment area as both a trial lawyer and consultant for several of the Jackson office’s premiere clients
• Has achieved the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
• Listed in Mid-South Rising Stars (2009 – 2016)
• Named as one of Portico magazine's "Top 10 Attorneys in Mississippi" (January 2016); one of Mississippi Business Journal's "Top 50 Under 40" (2016) and named as one of Mississippi Business Journal's 50 Leading Business Women in Mississippi (2015)
• J.D. degree, University of Mississippi School of Law; B.B.A. degree, magna cum laude, University of Mississippi School of Business